HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.07.18 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 18,2011
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Mike Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Tom
Larsen, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Absent: Saul Martinez.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel,
Deputy City Manager; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director;
Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Ken Roske, Police
Captain and Bob Gear, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated July 5, 2011.
(b) Bills and Communications
To approve General Claims in the amount of$899,351.97 ($75,628.20 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 6461, 6482, 6483, 6484, 6503, 6535 and 6595; and
$823,723.77 in the form of Wire Transfer No. 1099 and 1101; and Claim Warrants
numbered 183107 through 183346).
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, general accounts,
miscellaneous accounts, and Municipal Court(non-criminal, criminal, and parking)
accounts receivable in the total amount of$237,835.22 and, of that amount,authorize
$164,962.03 be turned over for collection.
(c) Downtown Development Authority Board:
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Ofelia Ochoa, Donald Porter,Jean Ryckman and
Alan Schreiber to the Downtown Pasco Development Authority Board.
(d) Regional Hotel/Motel Commission Appointments:
To appoint Monica Hammerberg(Red Lion)to a two-year term on the Tri-Cities
Regional Hotel/Motel Commission,term to expire 7131/2013.
(e) Final Plat(MF#FP2011-007) Chapel Hill Phase 5(Envision Homes):
To approve the final plat for Chapel Hill Phase 5.
(f) Final Plat (MF#FP2011-001) Casa Del Sol Division 2,Phase 4(Fastrack
Inc.):
To approve the final plat for Casa Del Sol Division 2, Phase 4.
(g) Resolution No.3328,a Resolution accepting work performed by Rotschy,
Inc., under contract for the 2010 Sewer Extension, Project No. 10-1-01.
To approve Resolution No. 3328, accepting the work performed by Rotschy, Inc.,under
contract for the 2010 Sewer Extension,Project No. 10-1-01.
Removed from consent agenda and moved to item 8(b).
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(h) Resolution No.3329, a Resolution accepting work performed by RePipe-
California,Inc., under contract for the 2009 Sewer Lining Project No. 09-1-01.
To approve Resolution No. 3329, accepting the work performed by RePipe-California,
Inc., under contract for the 2009 Sewer Lining Project No. 09-1-01.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. —'
VISITORS- OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Mac Miller, Boise Idaho, addressed Council regarding a rock in Volunteer Park.
Mr. Jerry Miller, 516 S. Cedar Ave., inquired whether a new water line will be included
in LID 148 and where his driveway will be located. He also commented about code
enforcement issues in his neighborhood.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney attended the Benton Franklin Council of Governments Board meeting and
the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Committee meeting.
Ms. Francik attended the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board meeting.
Mayor Watkins and Ms. Francik attended the Tri-Cities Regional Public Facilities
District Board meeting and Mayor Watkins reported on the results of the District's
community survey.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND _
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation (MF #VAC2011-003) Saint Fran Court(Gary Earp).
Mr. White explained the reasons for the continuance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to continue the hearing until August 1, 2011 to allow the
applicant time to consolidate tax parcels to eliminate the possibility of creating a parcel
without legal access. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 3330, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington, declaring a
moratorium prohibiting medical cannabis collective gardens in all zoning districts
within the City and setting public hearing thereon.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3330, declaring a moratorium
that prohibits medical cannabis collective gardening in all zoning districts within the City
and setting a public hearing. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3328, a Resolution accepting work performed by Rotschy, Inc.,
under contract for the 2010 Sewer Extension, Project No. 10-1-01.
Council and staff discussed the project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3328, accepting the work
performed by Rotschy, Inc., under contract for the 2010 Sewer Extension, Project No. 10-
1-01. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Interlocal Annexation Agreement:
Council and staff discussed the proposed agreement process.
_ MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to authorize initiation of the Interlocal Annexation
Agreement process provided by RCW 35A.14.480.
There was no second. No action was taken.
Commercial Avenue Water Line Extension,Project No. C4-10-05WTR:
Mr. Qayourni explained the details of the project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moves to award the low bid for the Commercial Avenue Water
Line Extension, Project No. C4-10-05WTR,to Sharpe & Preszler Construction
Company, Inc., in the amount of$276,580.50, plus applicable sales tax and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion
carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra L. 0ark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 1 st day of August, 2011.
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